ashley house

Cancelled – The Revolutions of The Ashley House: A Guided Tour

Discover how the ideals of liberty and justice played out in complex ways within this 18th-century homestead on a thought-provoking guided tour. This wasn’t just the home of prominent patriot John Ashley and his family, but also of the people they enslaved here. One of them, Elizabeth ‘Mum Bett’ Freeman,… Read More

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Cancelled – Naumkeag Backstairs Tour

Step behind the blue velvet curtain that hid the servants’ staircase and discover the secrets of running a Gilded Age country estate. Beginning in the work yard, guests will visit rarely seen areas of Naumkeag as they ascend from the basement kitchens to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the… Read More

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Forest Bathing: Mindfulness in Nature with Adventure East

Unplug for a few hours and take a rejuvenating stroll through the forest with us. This is a gentle and mindful outdoor experience that will allow you to connect deeply to the healing powers of nature. You will saunter along woodland trails, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds all… Read More

ashely house

The Ashley House Reimagined: A Curator’s Tour

Join Livy Scott, our Decorative Arts Trust Curatorial Fellow, for a guided curatorial tour introducing the new reinterpretation of the Ashley House. Learn about her research into this home, its free and enslaved occupants, and highlights of the impressive decorative arts collection. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Financial… Read More